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The emission of carbon dioxide gases into the atmosphere from the burning of fossil fuels – coal, gas, oil and petrol - is the main “green house” gas that helps cause global warming. 25% of all carbon dioxide (CO₂) produced in the UK comes from home energy and 70% is linked directly to the provision of heating and hot water.  In line with the Kyoto Protocol, the UK Government has committed itself to reducing the UK’s production of CO₂ by 20% by 2010 and to end fuel poverty by the year 2015.

FUEL POVERTY

Fuel Poverty is the inability to afford sufficient fuel for a comfortable home and households who need to spend more than 10% of their disposable income on maintaining an adequate temperature. 

In the UK in 2000 it was estimated that there were up to five million households in fuel poverty and 44% - over two million - live in solid-wall properties.  Some 83% of the fuel poor are vulnerable householders; older people, families with children and those who are disabled or have long-term illness. In other words the most vulnerable families live in the most fuel inefficient properties.  Many families do not, and cannot, spend enough to reach even the minimum standard of comfort and, instead, live in cold, damp houses which are reportedly being linked to ill health and early deaths.  An adequate temperature is taken to be the World Health Organisation standard of 21°C in Living Rooms and 18°C in other rooms.  Despite the amount of energy work undertaken so far, when outdoor temperatures in the UK are 2°C or less, 18% of homes have Living Rooms below 16°C.

Properties in rural areas have additional problems which increase the prevalence of fuel poverty - i.e. lack of access to the gas network, higher proportion of older properties of solid-wall construction, higher proportion of detached properties with higher heat loss and a lack of good quality housing for those on low income.

Exposure to cold results, in the UK, in a 30% increase in the death rate.   There are over 60,000 cold-related deaths through the year in the UK and around 40,000 occur in winter between December and March.  Over half the excess winter deaths are from cardiovascular disease and a third are from respiratory disease – hypothermia accounts for less than 1% of excess winter death.  For every degree C below the winter average in the UK there are 8,000 extra deaths – interestingly, in the world’s coldest city – Yakutsk in Russia – there is no excess winter mortality. 

The effects on health of living in a cold home are as follows:-

In addition, there are other effects on health resulting from living in a cold, damp home; exacerbation of asthma and bronchitis; reduction in dexterity; reduction in muscle power; confusion and depression; problems of mould growth. 

HARD TO HEAT HOMES

The UK’s housing stock is estimated at approximately 24.5 million dwellings, of that 43% are made up of non-cavity wall construction – solid brick, solid stone, pre-1944 timber frame and non-traditional, i.e. concrete construction.  It is this type of property which is now being highlighted as an area of concern, since the majority of Local Authorities, Housing Associations, private landlords and home owners have been concentrating on filling cavities to achieve their carbon savings.  Improving the thermal efficiency of solid-wall properties has largely been ignored – primarily because the solutions are deemed to be not cost effective and can be disruptive, hence the reason that these types of dwellings are referred to as “Hard to Heat Homes”.   This is not exactly correct, they are not hard to heat, they have just been expensive to insulate. 

ENERGY EFFICIENCY

Energy efficiency within flats and houses is aimed at achieving the required level of comfort at the least cost to the occupant but at the same time minimising damage to the environment.  The use of fuel adds to the release of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere which ultimately contributes to the threat of global warming.  An excessive amount of energy is wasted owing to lack of insulation on solid brick walls, concrete walls and other poorly insulated surfaces.  SEMPATAP THERMAL provides an economical solution to this problem.

The benefits of using SEMPATAP THERMAL:

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  • EASY & QUICK TO INSTALL
  • IMMEDIATE WARMTH AND COMFORT
  • REDUCES RISK OF ILL HEALTH
  • LOWER FUEL BILLS
  • APPROVED FOR EEC FUNDING
  • EST ‘RECOMMENDED’ PRODUCT
  • ECONOMICAL TO USE

SEMPATAP THERMAL

SEMPATAP has been in use in the UK and Europe for over 20 years. It has been successfully installed in 1,000’s of flats and houses by Local Authorities and Housing Associations throughout the land for combating condensation problems. SEMPATAP THERMAL is the 10mm variety specifically developed for energy conservation. It is a remarkable material which, when applied inside the property on external walls, substantially reduces heat loss and rooms immediately feel warmer.  The material has been tested by the National Physical Laboratory and figures produced by the Building Research Establishment show considerable kilowatt saving.  SEMPATAP THERMAL is approved as an Energy Saving Product by the Energy Saving Trust and qualifies for EEC Funding (Energy Efficiency Commitment).  SEMPATAP THERMAL has been awarded the prestigious status of a ‘Recommended’ product by the Energy Saving trust for the insulation of solid-wall homes.  Copies of BRE reports and E.S.T. Approvals available on request.

As simple as wallpaper to apply, SEMPATAP THERMAL provides warmer living conditions within the home, helps minimise heat loss through cold walls and dramatically reduces the incidence of condensation.  See application sequence (1).

SEMPATAP THERMAL is quick and easy to put up with hardly any mess and can be decorated with virtually any finish - emulsion, wallpaper - it can even be tiled.

The energy savings using SEMPATAP THERMAL are dramatic and can be used on all types of homes – flats, houses, bungalows and mobile homes.   It can also be applied on a DIY basis.   SEMPATAP THERMAL has been the subject of three E.S.T. Innovation Programmes, which independently demonstrate the product’s effectiveness.  SEMPATAP THERMAL can not only be used for insulating solid walls, it can also be used for ceilings – flat concrete ceilings, mansard roofs and dormer ceilings.  See application sequence (2).

SEMPATAP THERMAL is the easy to use, economical solution for reducing CO₂ emissions and lowering heat loss. It makes the property more energy efficient and immediately provides a warmer and more comfortable environment whilst helping to protect against Global Warming.

Technical Information

Test Reports/Approvals

SEMPATAP THERMAL APPLICATION

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Frequently Asked Questions

If I wallpaper can I redecorate?
Yes, no problem. SEMPATAP THERMAL has a fibreglass surface and will not be affected by using a steam stripper or hot soapy water.  Should you accidentally damage SEMPATAP THERMAL with a wallpaper scraper, make good with polyfiller or plasterer’s mate.

How long will it last?
As long, if not longer than plasterboard.  The Energy Saving Trust give SEMPATAP THERMAL a life expectancy of thirty years.

Will it stop condensation?
SEMPATAP THERMAL is excellent for these problems because it makes the wall surface warm and moisture will not condense on warm surfaces.  If you have black mould on the walls you must treat it first with MGC MOULD ERADICATION KIT.

Can I use SEMPATAP THERMAL on the ceiling?
Yes, SEMPATAP THERMAL can be put on both walls and ceilings.  It is particularly good if you have a flat roof property or extension or on concrete ceilings.

Can I use SEMPATAP THERMAL on the floor?
We have a specially designed variety for floors called SEMPAFLOOR which is easy to fit and very good on all types of floors.

Is SEMPATAP THERMAL good for noise reduction?
Yes, not only does it have outstanding thermal properties but it can be used for sound insulation.